M+A Edit

We’ve been told to bring baby blankets, a change of clothes and to stock up on snacks when traveling with a little one, but there are quite a few other “need to know” tips that aren’t as top of mind. We enlisted the help of you(!)—our customers—to provide us with some tips from lessons you’ve learned along the way. Because, we’re all in this together, right? 1. Make sure to bring a copy of your baby's birth certificate. 'I was kicked off my first flight flying with an infant just...

Bethany Ciotola is the (absolutely gorgeous) gal behind Bethany and Her Boys. The NYC blogger shares a home with two — well, three if you count her husband, Chris — dashing heartbreakers, two-year-old Kai and one-year-old Rowan. We adore her Pinterest-worthy jaunts through Central Park and totally relatable musings on the messy world of motherhood (mama friends are a must). And that’s just scratching the surface. In our interview, she recounts how sharing her pregnancy experience on social media started it all, the challenges of making your own work schedule,...

Your world undoubtedly changes when you gain mom-to-be status. You’re overwhelmed with joy — and just plain overwhelmed! Cue sisters Leslie Venokur and Risa Goldberg.The cofounders of Big City Moms, a social network for new and expectant mothers, started their company in 2004 when social media was in its infancy. Translation: stopping moms on the street and inviting them to meetups. Since then, the company has flourished into an online community with events in major cities across the country.These sage sisters share how it all began and what they’ve learned...

Say hello to Kristie Wagner.Kristie, our Director of Brand Experience, is mom to Jake (age 6) and last month gave birth to a beautiful (and healthy!) baby girl, Vivien Grey.Whether it’s traveling abroad with a newborn (they’re headed to Austria and Croatia next month!) or tackling sleep training, each month Kristie will give us a candid and honest glimpse into her journey of raising two little ones. To start out with, Kristie opens up about why she waited six years for a second baby, her birth plan and the challenges...

Dear Jack,I built many things while waiting for you. Not physical things, I'm no woodworker, but I spent time and thought tearing down walls and building up dreams in my heart. Each day growing, growing, and growing—making a home for you.I was determined before your Dad and I ever decided to try for you, that I would be positive throughout pregnancy. Even if I was sick every day, I would remember what a gift being a Mama is and I wouldn't diminish that with my words. This laid such a...

With close to 100k followers on Instagram, we’d say Liz Adams of Sequins & Stripes is doing this social thing right. We just can’t seem to get enough of her refreshingly honest (and fashion forward) approach to balancing it all. And big news: she’s expecting a second baby this fall. We sat down with her to talk candidly about family, blogging, and how it all fits together. Tell us a little bit about your family these days. I am a mom to Charlie (21 months old) with baby #2 coming...

Dear M&N,As you know, you were “floating around in the sky” for quite a while waiting to come join our family. It wasn’t easy for me to get pregnant. And it wasn’t easy for me to stay pregnant. And there are days when I forget that. When I forget that heartwarming sound of your two heartbeats, both strong and for real this time. I forget because I’m frustrated that you’ve asked me the same question about when Alexander Hamilton died fifteen times even though I’ve answered you ten times already...

If there’s a mompreneur out there that makes it all look easy, and oh-so-darn-good, it’s the founder of eDrop-Off Luxury Consignment, Corri McFadden. And while she makes it look easy, it’s been a lot of hard work that’s earned her style expert status and entrée into the homes and closets of loyal clients.We were thrilled to catch up with Corri, get the inside scoop on her inspiring journey and snag a few closet-purging tips along the way. First and foremost, let’s talk family. Can you tell us about yours and...

My dear Sloane,Today you are six weeks old. As I type this, you’re curled up on my chest, belly full and sleepy faced. I’ve positioned you at the perfect angle, cradled between my arms as I reach around you to type. Every few sentences I dip my head down to inhale your sweet smell (and I thought I could multitask before!). I’ve been writing you letters since you were born—a tradition I’ve borrowed from my Dad—whenever I find time. Time is so different now. So many endlessly long moments, hours,...

When I founded Monica + Andy it was out of my own experience as a new mom. I was overwhelmed by my love for my daughter, underwhelmed by the organic baby clothing market, and felt adrift without a community of mom friends. It was important to me that Monica + Andy help new moms through their own transition. I was committed to making things better for them. But something incredible has been happening—not only in our Guideshops—but across the country. With paternity and family leave policies that are finally (!!!)...